Minnesota Wildfire Academy

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Minnesota Wildfire Academy

June 1-5, 2015 Itasca Community College

New this year: Reserved seats for Minnesota Fire Department members.

Volunteer Fire Assistance grants are available.

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MINNESOTA

INCIDENT

COMMAND

SYSTEM

MNICS is an interagency group with state and federal partners that cooperate in management of wildfire and all risk incidents and provide standard

procedures, practices and information to facilitate, coordinate and support actions on incidents in Minnesota. The

organization is governed by a Task Force of agency leads.

Member agencies are the US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Park Service (NPS), and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).

MNICS MISSION:

The mission of MNICS is to coordinate, educate and implement the Incident Command System to support fire and all risk incidents in Minnesota and

nationwide.

WILDFIRE ACADEMY

COMMAND TEAM

MNICS uses the Incident Command System (ICS) to run the Wildfire Academy.

ICS is a management system designed to enable effective and efficient incident management by integrating facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications within a common organizational structure. ICS is used to manage people and resources during many different types of incidents including fire, rescues, hurricanes, and more.

ICS is normally structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas: command (incident commander, safety officer, liaison, and public information officer), operations, planning, logistics and finance. ICS is flexible, scaling up or down as complexity changes and the needs of the incidents change. Type 5 is the least complex, while Type 1 is the most complex.

MNICS IMT A is the incident management team on rotation during the Wildfire Academy. National Wildfire Coordination Group

(NWCG)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) qualified personnel will fill these IMT positions, along with trainees.

LIAISON INCIDENT COMMANDER

SAFETY PUBLIC INFORMATION

PLANNING OPERATIONS

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GENERAL

INFORMATION

Itasca Community College is a smoke-free and alcohol-free campus.

Location

Itasca Community College (ICC) 1851 E. Hwy. 169, Grand Rapids, MN

Meals

Lunch is provided for all course participants. Students with special dietary needs should contact Annette at 218-322-2313 or

[email protected] by May 15, 2015. All other meals are the responsibility of the sending unit.

Code of Conduct

Student conduct while attending fire training should be no different than at your home agency or unit. Your actions reflect on you as an individual, on your agency or fire department, and the fire service as a whole. The public expects our actions to be above reproach – on and off the fire ground. Please help us uphold the positive image of Minnesota wildland firefighters.

Community Attractions

Local attractions include the Forest History Center, White Oak Fur Post, Judy Garland Birthplace and

Children's Discovery Museum. More information at Visit Grand Rapids 800-355-9740 or 218-326-9607 or

http://www.visitgrandrapids.com/

Academy Coordinators

Todd Manley, MNDNR/MNICS Fire Training Coordinator

218-322-2683

[email protected] Jeff Mayer, Advanced MN 218-749-0320

[email protected]

LODGING

ICC Campus Dormitories

Dormitory lodging is available at the college for $19 per day for sleeping accommodations. Single, double and triple dorm rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students need to bring their own bedding. A no-show charge of $20 will apply if a student does not cancel dorm reservations 36 hours prior to the start of the academy.

Residence Hall

Emergency Numbers

218-259-2762, 651-236-0558, 218-322-2380

Motels

Students need to make their own reservations and payment arrangements. Sawmill Inn 218-326-8501 or 800-667-7508 2301 S. Pokegama Ave. Grand Rapids, MN Country Inn 218-327-4960 or 800-634-3444 2601 Hwy 169 S. Grand Rapids, MN AmericInn 218-326-8999 or 888-950-8999 1812 Pokegama Ave. S. Grand Rapids, MN Super 8 218-327-1108 or 800-800-8000 1702 Pokegama Ave S. Grand Rapids, MN

Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge

218-327-1462 or 1-800-450-4555 37584 Otis Lane Cohasset, MN Timberlake Lodge 218-326-2600 or 866-800-2200 144 SE 17th Street Grand Rapids MN

Campgrounds

Itasca County Fairgrounds

218-326-6470 1336 Third Ave NE Grand Rapids, MN

Kom-on-in Beach Rec Area

218-245-3382

25709 County Road 10, Bovey, MN

Pokegama Dam & Rec Area

218-326-6128

34385 W Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN

Prairie Lake Campground

218-326-8486 30730 Wabana Road Grand Rapids, MN

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REGISTRATION

Registration questions

218-749-7731

Deadlines for priority

students

Students from MNICS agencies receive priority registration before April 17, 2015. (MNICS agencies include MN DNR, Superior NF, Chippewa NF, Voyageurs National Park, US Fish & Wildlife Service MN units, BIA and tribal units from MN.)

Registration deadline is May 12,

2015. Registrations received

after May 12, will be charged a

late fee of $50.

How to register

Online: Fill out the form at

http://www.advancedmn.org/emerg ency-services/fire/wildfire-academy/ NOTE: You cannot pay for courses online. You need to call with credit card information or send payment.

Mail or FAX: Mail registration form along with a check, PO/billing

authorization, or credit card

information to Advanced Minnesota Firefighter Training, 1001 Chestnut Street W, Virginia, MN 55792; or FAX to 218-749-7782.

Phone: 218-749-7731 Mon.-Fri. 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Tuition

Tuition depends on class length and materials. Tuition includes lunch for each day the student is in class.

Payment / billing

Individuals not affiliated with an agency or fire department must send payment with their registration form by May 20, 2015.

Acceptable payment methods: o Agency purchase order o Letter of billing authorization

on agency letterhead o Check payable to Advanced

Minnesota

o Credit card (Visa, Discover, Mastercard)

The Academy will bill

organizations/agencies for tuition if students provide a purchase order or authorization letter signed by an agency administrator on official

letterhead with the appropriate billing address. Agencies will be billed regardless of attendance.

Prerequisites

Several courses require prerequisite course work or experience. Please send proof of prerequisites with your registration. Acceptable

documentation includes IQS and IQCS records, or course certificates and Incident Qualification Cards. Some course prerequisites are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be in writing for consideration of reimbursement or credit. No refunds after May 25, 2014.

Confirmation

Class confirmation will be mailed at least two weeks prior to the academy. If you have not received class information by May 22, 2015

please call 218-749-7731. Check personal and class information carefully and report any errors to Advanced Minnesota Firefighter Training immediately.

Minnesota fire

department members

Some seats will be reserved for Minnesota fire department members. Tuition for fire department members who are not employed by a wildland fire agency will be paid through a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant. Do not send payment with your registration.

Lodging and meals, other than the lunch that is part of tuition, are the responsibility of the student or their fire department. Contact Tim Oland 218-322-2688 or [email protected] .

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COURSE

DESCRIPTIONS

S-130 S-190 L-180

Basic Wildland Firefighter

Introduction to Fire Behavior

Human Factors on the Fireline

Mon, June 1, 0800 to Fri, June 5, 1700

Lead Instructor:Harlow Thompson, MNDNR

S-190 covers environmental factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognizing potentially hazardous situations. S-130 provides entry-level firefighting skills. L-180 covers human factors.

Prerequisites: IS-100 Introduction to ICS and IS-700 NIMS. Available on-line at

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crsl ist.asp

Class size: 80 Course Fee: $200

S-131

Advanced Firefighter Training

(Squad Boss)

NOTE: This class is offered at two separate times during the Academy. Only sign up for one session.

Session 1:

Mon, June 1, 1300 to Tues, June 2, 1200

Lead Instructor: Natasha Woodwick, USFS

Session 2:

Wed, June 3, 1300 to Thur, June 4, 1200

Lead Instructor: Ben Roy, USFS Rrequired course for advanced firefighter /squad boss (FFT1) and incident commander type 5 (ICT5). Interactive with tactical exercises to encourage discussion; covers Fireline reference materials, documenting materials and activities, Fireline communications, tactics and safety. Prerequisites: Qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); 130 Basic Firefighter; S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior

Bring: Incident Response Pocket Guide

Class size: 24 Course Fee: $45

S-133

Look Up, Look Down, Look Around

This class is offered at two separate times. Only sign up for one session.

Session 1: Mon, June 1, 0800 to 1200 Lead Instructor: Natasha Woodwick, USFS

Session 2: Wed, June 3, 0800 to 1200 Lead Instructor: Ben Roy, USFS Required for advanced firefighter/ squad boss (FFT1) and incident commander type 5 (ICT5). Examines the wildland fire environment and factors to observe on the fire line in order to anticipate fire behavior. Bring: Incident Response Pocket Guide

Class Size: 30 Course Fee: $30

S-200

Initial Attack Incident Commander

Lead Instructor: Mike Mansson, USFS Training for initial attack incident commander (ICT4) using lecture, discussion, and group exercises. Covers readiness and mobilization; size-up, planning and ordering; deployment and containment; administrative requirements; and post-fire evaluation.

Prerequisites: Qualified as single resource boss (CRWB, ENGB, FIRB)

Bring: PMS 210; Incident Response Pocket Guide

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S-211

Portable Pumps and Water Use

Wed, June 3, 0800 to Fri, June 5, 1700

Lead Instructor: Adam Cook, USFS S-211 provides knowledge and skills to design, setup, operate,

troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery systems. Focus is on portable pumps, not water delivery for engines. Topics: equipment; roles and

responsibilities; system design and hydraulics. Includes a field exercise. Prerequisites: 130 Basic Firefighter; S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior (FFT2)

S-212

Wildland Power Saws (Sawyer)

Mon, June 1, 0900 to Thur, June 4, 1700

Lead Instructor: Brian Pisarek, MNDNR Classroom and field exercises provide skill training for power saw operators on wildland fires. Cutting techniques

and procedures are applicable throughout the US. Addresses tree/brush species differences, plus local species.

Prerequisites: Qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); 130 Basic Firefighter; S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior

Pre-Work: Trainee profile completed and brought the first day of class.

Bring: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including saw chaps and boots. Dress for the weather. Chainsaw and supporting supplies (gas, oil, wedges etc)

S-215

Fire Operations

In the Wildland/ Urban Interface

Lead Instructor: Mike Aultman, MNDNR Covers tactical decision making when confronting wildland fire that

threatens life, property and improvements in the action plan, structure triage, structure

protections tactics, incident action

plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations, and

firefighter safety in the interface. Prerequisites: Wildland students must be qualified as Advanced Firefighter FFT1. Structural Fire Departments: S-215 is appropriate for engine operators, chief officers, and company officers

responsible for structure protection in suburban and urban interface areas that may be threatened by wildland fire.

Class size: 24 Course fee: $160

S-219

Firing Operations

Tues, June 2, 0800 to Thur, June 4, 1200

Lead Instructor: Troy Boschee, USFWS Entry-level course on functional roles and responsibilities of firing

operations. Covers planning, ignition procedures and techniques, and equipment for wildland and prescribed fire. Addresses role of ignition specialist/ firing boss as incident escalates from a non-complex to a non-complex fire situation. Prerequisite: S-290 Int. Fire Behavior

Class size: 25 Course fee: $120

S-230

Single Resource Boss – Crew Boss

Mon, June 1, 0900 to Wed, June 3, 1700

Lead Instructor: Joe Frenz, MNDNR Classroom skill course on

performance of duties as a single resource crew boss, from initial dispatch through return-to-home unit. Topics: preparation and mobilization, assignment

preparation, tactics and safety, off-line duties, and demobilization/post-incident activities. Course used throughout the US; examples from all geographic areas.

Prerequisites: Qualified as FFT1, advanced firefighter/squad boss, and

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successful completion of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290).

Pre-Work: Answer 21-question assignment using the IRPG and bring to the first day of class.

S-231

Single Resource Boss–Engine Boss

Thurs, June 4, 0800 to Fri, June 5, 1700

Lead Instructor: Jeb Backe, USFS This skill course covers duties of the single resource engine boss. Topics cover tactical use and safety precautions for effective engine operations on a large incident. Discussion includes engines and apparatus in general terms. Prerequisites: Qualified as advanced firefighter/squad boss (FFT1),

completion Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 and Crew Boss (Single Resource), S-230

S-244

Field Observer

Lead Instructor: Brad Witkin, MNDNR Provides students with skills to perform as a field observer (FOBS) and fire effects monitor (FEMO). Covers roles and responsibilities, documenting observations,

producing field maps, and navigation. Includes field exercises.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of pre-work, Int. Wildland Fire Behavior S-290, basic understanding of GPS. FOBS: Qualified as single resource boss. FEMO: Qualified as FFT2.

Pre-Work: The successful completion of 8 hours of course work.

S-261

Applied Interagency Incident

Business Management

Mon, June 1, 0800 to Wed, June 3, 1200

Lead Instructor: Larry Himanga, MNDNR Covers entry-level finance positions (personnel time recorder, equipment time recorder). Students work with the Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook. Course is designed to be taken after S-260. Class size: 30 Course Fee: $125

S-270

Basic Air Operations

Lead Instructor: Bill Schuster, MNDNR Course covers uses of aircraft and safe and proper conduct around aircraft. Topics: management policy, regulations governing aircraft operations, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and specifications for helicopter landing areas.

Pre-Work: Students receive the aircraft identification guide and aviation safety guide to study and are required to identify 10 out of 20 possible aircraft at the beginning of class.

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S-271

Helicopter Crew Member

Lead Instructor: Lee Kessler, MNDNR Combined classroom and field exercises in tactical and logistical use of helicopters. Includes aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, pre-flight checklist, life support equipment, hazardous materials, crash survival, and helicopter operations.

Prerequisite: Qualified Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Class Size: 20 Course Fee: $200

S-290

Intermediate Wildland Fire

Behavior

Lead Instructor: Mike Locke, MNDNR Classroom-based skills course to prepare supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. Second in a series, course develops fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills and provides more detailed treatment of fuels, weather and topography, and a stronger basis for analyzing variables and their effects on fire behavior.

Prerequisite: S-190 Intro. to Fire Behavior

Pre-Work: Complete pre-test prior to final entry into the course.

Bring: PMS-210 and Belt Weather Kit (if available)

S-346, E/L 964

Situation Unit Leader

Lead Instructor: Jon Drimel, MNDNR E/L964 covers SITL duties for all hazard incidents including processing information and intelligence and developing displays. Course uses hands-on approach and multiple exercises.

Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800; ICS-300. NIMS training required for

functional, support, or other unit leader positions.

Pre-Work: Submit completed and signed FEMA form 119-25-1. (Bring signed application to class.) Forms online at: 119-25_Applications_Form_(SID-).pdf

Bring: PMS 210 and IRPG

S-355

Ground Support Unit Leader

Lead Instructor: Kevin Carlisle, MNDNR Learn to plan, staff and manage the ground support unit to meet the needs of the incident in a safe manner. Coordinate with logistics and other units. Demobilize the ground support unit.

Prerequisites: ICS 300 and Qualifies as a Equipment Manager or (Trainee) EQM

RT-130

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher

Fri, June 5, 0800 to Fri, June 5, 1500

Lead Instructor: Pete Leschak, MNDNR Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training provides up-to-date fireline safety information to employees holding ICS qualifications requiring this training.

Class size: 40 Course Fee: $30

L-280

Followership to Leadership

Lead Instructor: Tom Fasteland, MNDNR Self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. Combines classroom instruction and field training. Students problem solve in small teams. Topics: leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion, and ethical decision-making.

Prerequisites: Experience on incident assignments in operations and (L-180).

Pre-work: 3-4 hour reading assignment

Bring: Personal protective equipment

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D-110

Dispatch Recorder and

Beginning ROSS

Lead Instructor: Ronda Estey, BIA Covers expanded dispatch organization and effective performance within that

organization; dispatch procedures; purpose and process of completing resource orders and other dispatch forms. Beginning ROSS covers creating requests, resource status and releasing resources. Students create incidents, and fill requests and rosters.

Prerequisites: IS-100 Intro to ICS and IS-700 NIMS are required. Available on line

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.a sp

EVOC Emergency Vehicle

Operations

NOTE: This class is offered at two separate times during the Academy. Only sign up for one session.

Session 1: Mon, June 1, 0800 to 1700 Session 2: Wed, June 3, 0800 to 1700

Required course for operators of vehicles equipped with red lights and sirens. Includes classroom and driving. Also includes driver performance, differences between personal and emergency vehicles, maintenance, operation, emergency response, safety, Minnesota laws and agency policies governing emergency vehicle operation.

Prerequisites: Valid Minnesota Driver's License (License Class commensurate with size of engine student is expected to drive). Students must bring engine (no larger than T-5) they drive at work.

Multiple students from the same unit, only need to bring one engine.

ICS 300

Intermediate ICS: for Supervisors

and Expanding Incidents

Lead Instructor: Jim Edgar, MNDNR ICS organization and operations on expanding/Type 3 incidents. Topics: incident/event assessment, agency guidance in establishing objectives, Unified Command, incident resource

management, planning process, demobilization, transfer of

command. Interchangeable with US Fire Adm. (H465) and Emergency Management Institute (G300). National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800.

E-ISuite

Lead Instructor: Kevin O’Brien, MNDNR Learn use of E-ISuite at an incident command post (ICP) and at agency offices to manage emergency incidents, initial attack, and Type 3, 4, 5 incidents. Gain experience in moving between versions and setting up and administering the database. Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management, and S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management.

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COURSE SCHEDULE & TUITION

Code Course Title Tuition Course schedule

Mon June 1 am pm Tues June 2 am pm Wed June 3 am pm Thurs June 4 am pm Fri June 5 am pm S-130, S-190 L-180 Basic Firefighter $200

S-133 (1) Look Up, Look Down, Look Around $30 S-133 (2) Look Up, Look Down, Look Around $30

S-131 (1) Advanced Firefighter $45

S-131 (2) Advanced Firefighter $45

S-200 Initial Attack IC $85

S-211 Portable Pumps / Water Use $160

S-212 Power Saws (Sawyer) $160

S-215 Fire Ops in the Urban Interface $160

S-219 Firing Operations $120

S-230 Crew Boss $120

S-231 Engine Boss $85

S-244 Field Observer $160

S-261 Applied Business Management $125

S-270 Basic Air Operations $85

S-271 Helicopter Crew Member $200

S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior $160

S-346, E/L964 Situation Unit Leader $150

S-355 Ground Support Unit Leader $85

L-280 Followership to Leadership $85

D-110 Dispatch Recorder/Intro ROSS $120 EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations, Sec. 1 $75 EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations, Sec. 2 $75 RT-130 Annual Fire Safety Refresher $30

ICS-300 Intermediate ICS $120     

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REGISTRATION FORM

2015 Minnesota Wildfire Academy Registration

Name: First, MI, Last

Organization/Agency/Fire Department:

Course confirmation set to:

Address: City, State, Zip: Student email:

Phone #1: Phone #2: Emergency contact and phone:

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LATE FEE if AFTER MAY 12th $50.00 COURSE REGISTRATION

Course Code Course Title Tuition

Total Tuition

SPECIAL EVENT: Free Buffet Dinner & Presentation

I plan to attend the Wednesday Dinner and presentation event: circle YES NO

DORMITORY REGISTRATION (optional)

I am interested in dormitory housing (circle) Yes No I prefer: Single Double Triple occupancy

I need lodging the following nights: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Gender: Male Female

I have a roommate preference (name) ___________________________________________

There are only 80 beds available issued on first-come, first-served basis. There are limited single-occupancy rooms.

Dormitory no shows will be charged $20. Students must cancel dorm reservations by May22, to avoid this charge.

Dormitory fees: _____ days at $19 per day Total Dormitory Fees

TOTAL TUITION AND FEES

Total Tuition and Dormitory Fees

METHOD OF PAYMENT

___ Check enclosed made out to Advanced Minnesota

___ Purchase Order or Letter of Billing Authorization enclosed. Include billing contact: Name _______________________ Phone ______________________ Address _____________________

___ Credit Card (circle): VISA MasterCard Discover

Card Number ______________________________ Expiration date __________ Name on card ___________________

Address of card holder _______________________________

___ Fire department member: Tuition paid through Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant.

Fire Chief, please provide:

___ I verify this student is a member of _______________________ Fire Department.

Fire Chief’s signature Fire Chief’s name (printed) __________________________ _______________________________

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SPECIAL EVENT

High Reliability Organizations

Presentation and

Buffet Dinner

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Join fellow students for a free pizza dinner in the cafeteria at 5:30 pm followed by a presentation at 6:30 pm in Davies Auditorium on High Reliability Organizations. Pete Leschak, one of MNICS most entertaining speakers, will discuss how teams survive when the going is tough.

A High Reliability Organization (HRO) is a high-functioning team that routinely faces the possibility of catastrophic error in dangerous environments and operations, and yet has fewer accidents than might be expected.

The HRO concept was introduced in the wake of the 14 firefighter fatalities at South-Canyon Storm King in 1994. The HRO principles apply to all the fire service organizations – wildland and municipal.

Peter Leschak is a MNDNR Fire Training Specialist. He has logged over 33 years in the fire service –

wildland and municipal – and has worked over 900 incidents in 13 states and one Canadian province. He spent 19 years in fire/ground helicopter operations.

Pete works for a rural volunteer fire department, where he was chief for 30 years. He is also a fire trainer with the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact, and a fire instructor for the Minnesota State College and University system. As a freelance writer, he's published over 280 magazine articles in both regional and national periodicals. He also has 10 non-fiction books in print. Two are featured on the NWCG Leadership Development website

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